How financially stable are you? If you need help straightening out your budget and live in the City of Racine, they have counselors on staff to help at the Financial Empowerment Center. Journalist and owner of the Racine County Eye, Denise Lockwood, spoke with staff at the Financial Empowerment Center about who can get help, […]
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City Launches Financial Empowerment Center Monday
RACINE – The City of Racine will announce the official opening of the Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) at a virtual press conference at noon on Monday (Dec. 7). The Racine FEC will offer free, professional, one-on-one financial counseling to help City of Racine individuals and families with low to moderate incomes, manage their finances; […]
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Racine launches state’s first Financial Empowerment Center
RACINE ⏤ City of Racine residents who are struggling with finances, debt, poor credit and related issues can get free, professional one-on-one help at the new Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). The new center officially opened at a Monday virtual news conference. The Racine FEC is the first city-sponsored program of its kind in the […]
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Racine Residents Encouraged To Claim Child Tax Credits
CITY OF RACINE – Eligible families are encouraged to claim the Child Tax Credit (CTC), a newly expanded federal tax credit of up to $300 per child paid monthly. The City of Racine is offering to help families navigate the required steps through its Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). “Thanks to President Biden, Racine families have an extraordinary opportunity […]
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The Community Buzz: What’s Up With Local Nonprofits
For a full look at what local nonprofits are up to, check out our nonprofit community feed here. Here’s a snapshot of the things you’ll find: NAMI Racine County shared the Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) panel presentation. The Racine Art Museum gave a sneak peek of an upcoming exhibit. The Siena Retreat Center is […]
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Upcoming Programs and Services Offered by the Racine Public Library
The following is a list of the upcoming programs and services at the Racine Public Library: The library is currently closed. The library has limited services. We appreciate your patience as we work to safely provide items for you to pick up at curbside at the library and bookmobile locations. To request items please call […]
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Natalia Taft candidate for City of Racine District 13
Incumbent Natalia Taft, 40, is defending her seat against Jason Williams in the spring election on April 6, 2021, for City of Racine District 13. To read more about other races, click here. Where do you live? City of Racine How long have you lived there? Almost 9 years Age? 40 Spouse or partner’s name? […]
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City of Racine to Provide Free Financial Counseling to Low-Income Residents
RACINE, Wis. – Racine was selected yesterday by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) to receive funding and technical support to extend financial empowerment programming to low-income residents for free. The city is one of six chosen nationwide to receive professional, one-on-one financial counseling as a public service. Cities for Financial Empowerment […]
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Dasheika Kidd Appointed to Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council
MADISON – Dasheika Kidd, of Racine, is among 30 people appointed to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion. The new council, announced by Gov. Tony Evers this week, will provide strategic guidance to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the Department of Administration while developing a sustainable framework to promote and advance diversity, […]
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City of Racine approves homeowner assistance programs
Some Racine homeowners, property investors, and people looking to buy a home may be able to take advantage of a forgivable loan program. The City of Racine Common Council has approved three new programs in the Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 22 for current and new homeowners. The programs help remediate building and health code […]
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Upcoming Programs at the Racine Public Library
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library: The library is currently closed. The library has limited services. We appreciate your patience as we work to safely provide items for you to pick up at curbside at the library and bookmobile locations. To request items please call 262.636.9217 New […]
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Upcoming Programs at the Racine Public Library
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library: The library is currently closed. The library has limited services. We appreciate your patience as we work to provide items for you to pick up at curbside at the library and bookmobile locations. To request items please call 262.636.9217 New hours […]
Posted inCulture, Things To Do
Upcoming Programs at the Racine Public Library
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library: The library building is currently closed. The library has very limited services. We appreciate your patience as we work safely to provide items for you to pick up at curbside at the main library and bookmobile locations. To request items please […]
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State of the city address focuses on COVID-19, racial inequities and police reform
RACINE – The COVID-19 pandemic, addressing racial inequities and police reform, dominated Racine Mayor Cory Mason’s annual State of the City Address Wednesday evening. The mayor also cautioned that the upcoming budget would likely fund fewer city positions. In the virtually presented address to the Racine Common Council and the public (via teleconference and Facebook), […]
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Wisconsin cities look to basic income to close racial, other wealth gaps
By Harrison Freuck and Zhen Wang, Wisconsin Watch Towanda Perkins is a single mother with two grown sons. She works as an office manager at a nonprofit organization in Milwaukee. During the pandemic, she has seen many mothers with children who have lost their jobs and been evicted by landlords. Perkins is expecting to see […]
